The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. As the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the GRFP has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers.

Minimum GPA: 3.2
Award suitable for: Seniors, Alumni
National Deadline: October 1

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals are crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation's technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

Fellows benefit from a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose.

NSF GFRP Application Deadlines by Field:

• October 17, 2022: Life Sciences
  October 18, 2022: Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences,  STEM Education and Learning
  October 20, 2022: Engineering
  October 21, 2022: Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

TO APPLY

Apply directly through the NSF-GRFP’s website at https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

We can assist you with applications. Visit our staff in Hinderaker 1100 to help prepare your application.  

There is no campus endorsement required for this award.